Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at Pakistan over cross-border terrorism and said that New Delhi’s attempts to foster peace were met with hostility and betrayal. In a podcast interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman released on Sunday, PM Modi said that Pakistan had been waging a proxy war against India. “They chose not to foster a harmonious coexistence. Time… Continue reading "‘We chose peace, they chose proxy war’: PM Modi"
A set of six properties—including some considered serially, such as Ashokan Edict Sites and Chausath Yogini Temples spread across multiple states—have been added to India’s tentative list by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre. These sites were added to the list on March 7, the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO said in a statement. India at UNESCO shared the statement… Continue reading "UNESCO recognition: 6 Indian historical monuments added to the proposed list"
Parliament on Wednesday passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, a landmark legislation aimed at boosting investment in India’s oil and gas sector by delinking petroleum operations from mining. The Bill, which was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024, received final approval from the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep… Continue reading "Parliament clears Bill to amend law governing oilfields development"
India and Mauritius on Wednesday upgraded their ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment to a “free, safe, secure and open Indian Ocean”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced the decision following delegation-level talks, a move seen as bolstering New Delhi’s influence in the Indian Ocean Region to counter China’s expanding presence.… Continue reading "India, Mauritius upgrade ties, ink 8 priority pacts"
Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred the country’s highest award, “The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean.” PM Modi is the first Indian to receive the honour. He is visiting the island nation at the invitation of Mauritius Prime Minister Ramgoolam. Earlier on… Continue reading "Mauritius announces highest national award for PM Modi"
A security cover comprising only women police personnel will be deployed at a mega event to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat’s Navsari district on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, a state minister has said. This will be the first such initiative in the country, he said. “The Gujarat police is taking a… Continue reading "All-women security for Modi’s event on Women’s Day"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India has shown its commitment towards continuous reforms, financial discipline, transparency and inclusive growth in the last 10 years. “Assurance of consistency and reforms is a change that has brought new confidence within our industry,” PM Modi informed during the post-budget webinar on the MSME sector. Addressing the webinar, PM pointed out, “MSMEs… Continue reading "MSMEs play transformative role in economic growth: PM Modi"
The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) not to act until March 4 on an order directing it to lodge an FIR against former Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials for alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations. Ms Buch, Bombay Stock Exchange MD Sundararaman Ramamurthy and the others moved the High… Continue reading "Bombay High Court halts Maharashtra ACB action against ex-SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch"
Same electors photo identify card (EPIC) number does not imply duplicate or fake voters, the Election Commision of India (ECI) clarified. ECI released a statement explaining that an elector can only vote at the polling booth mentioned in his EPIC, which will be different even if the EPIC number is same. The EC added that to do away with this… Continue reading "Those who are having the same voter ID number are not bogus voters: ECI"
The death toll in the Uttarakhand avalanche disaster in Mana village has risen to seven following the recovery of three additional bodies of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers, with one worker still missing. Rescue teams on Sunday recovered the bodies buried under heavy snow and glacier near Mana village, just ahead of the Badrinath shrine. State Disaster Management secretary Vinod… Continue reading "Uttarakhand avalanche: Death toll climbs to 7 as rescue efforts continue"